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Barcelona Walking Tours Picasso
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If you are passionate about Picasso's life and work, this guided tour is the perfect way to discover the Barcelona that inspired the artist during his youth. Visit the most emblematic places in the Gothic Quarter and El Born, where Picasso took his first steps as a painter, and discover anecdotes that reveal the life and creativity of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
The experience culminates with a guided tour of the Picasso Museum, which houses the most complete collection of his formative years. This tour combines history, art and culture in a unique walking tour, ideal for those who want to explore the city from the perspective of its most international genius.
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This walking tour will take you to the most significant places in Picasso's life in Barcelona, where he developed his style and interacted with artists and intellectuals of the time. During the tour you will discover:
- Els Quatre Gats: a beer hall and cabaret where Picasso shared ideas with other artists.
- Friezes at the College of Architects: Picasso's only outdoor work.
- Calle Avinyó: the street that inspired his iconic work Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
- Palau Montcada: home to the Picasso Museum, with over 4,000 works by the artist.
Guided by an expert, you will learn details about his life, his friendships and the influences that marked his career. The tour ends with a guided visit to the Picasso Museum, founded in 1963 thanks to the donation of works by Jaume Sabartés, friend and secretary of the artist. There you will explore his formative period and the preparatory studies for masterpieces such as Las Meninas.
Important: Admission to the museum is only valid if you take the entire tour from the beginning. It is not possible to join directly at the museum.
Please go to the meeting point indicated in your reservation. Make sure you arrive at the selected time to guarantee your entry, as your ticket will only be valid at the specified time or up to 15 minutes after the scheduled time.
When you book your tour with Barcelona Tickets, you will enjoy:
- Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of the permanent exhibition at the Picasso Museum.
- Walking tour of the most emblematic places in Picasso's Barcelona.
- Radio guide system for better communication with the guide.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
- Book online and receive an exclusive 5% discount.
Opening hours and languages:
- From January 1 to March 31 and from November 1 to December 31:
- English: Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday and Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
- French: Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
- Italian: Fridays at 3:00 p.m.
- From April 1 to October 31:
- English: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday and Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
- French: Friday at 10:00 a.m.
- Italian: Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour walking tour + 1 hour guided tour of the Picasso Museum
Closed: 1/1, 5/1, 12/2, 1/5, 18/5, 24/6, 24/9, 24/12, 25/12, 26/12 and 31/12
Meeting point: Turisme de Barcelona Information Office, Plaça de Catalunya, 17 (basement)
How to get there:
- Metro: L1 and L3, Catalunya stop
- Buses: 16, 17, 41, 42, 55 and 141
- Renfe and FGC commuter trains: Catalunya stop
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
- We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
- Limited number of places to ensure a more personalised experience.
- In order to take the guided tour of the museum, it is necessary to take the Walking Tour from the start of the route. It will not be possible to go directly to the museum.
When you book the Barcelona Walking Tour Picasso, you will receive a voucher or confirmation ticket by email. In this receipt, you will find a link in PDF format to download your ticket and present it on the day of the visit.
PDF format to download your ticket and present it on the day of the tour. Book online now and enjoy an exclusive 5% discount!
Which day is the Picasso Museum in Barcelona free?
The Picasso Museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of every month and on Thursday afternoons from 6pm onwards. However, this free admission does not include a guide or a tour of the city.
Where can you see Picasso's works in Barcelona?
The most complete collection of the artist's early years is found at the Picasso Museum, located in the Palau Montcada.
How much does it cost to enter the Picasso Museum in Barcelona?
Admission to the museum is included in the Barcelona Walking Tour Picasso, which costs from 38€ with an online discount thanks to Barcelona Tickets.
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